http://www.examiner.com/x-2645-Boston-Traffic-Examiner?cid=exrss-Boston-Traffic-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:25:07 -0700 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:19:01 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-2645-Boston-Traffic-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Keep-your-hands-off-my-flaws?cid=exrss-Boston-Traffic-Examiner A beautiful Taurus SHO, like this one, but in silver frost, graces my driveway these days.Why is it that folks are so preoccupied with pointing out flaws?  I've owned several beautiful used cars, but there are always a few people I know that are... Buying American Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:19:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2645-Boston-Traffic-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Keep-your-hands-off-my-flaws?cid=exrss-Boston-Traffic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2645-Boston-Traffic-Examiner~y2009m8d17-The-resurgence-of-Ford?cid=exrss-Boston-Traffic-Examiner Ford's Fusion and Mercury's Milan are selling very well.Ford's looking great these days.  Once precariously positioned, it's face nearly pinned to the mat, the House that Henry built is now putting out the highest quality cars and trucks on in t... Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:19:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2645-Boston-Traffic-Examiner~y2009m8d17-The-resurgence-of-Ford?cid=exrss-Boston-Traffic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2645-Boston-Traffic-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Looking-out-for-America--Iacocca-style?cid=exrss-Boston-Traffic-Examiner Iacocca's 1984 autobiography. While doing some fact checking for my last article, I came across a jarring, Iacocca-bashing column from 1990.  It was from the National Review, and painted Lee as some kind of free-market obstructionist, a sociali... Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:45:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2645-Boston-Traffic-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Looking-out-for-America--Iacocca-style?cid=exrss-Boston-Traffic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2645-Boston-Traffic-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Chrysler--back-to-the-1980s?cid=exrss-Boston-Traffic-Examiner Halcyon days: A 1984 Dodge Daytona Turbo Z.  Photo credit: www.howstuffworks.comLee Iacocca, when recently asked for his take on Chrysler’s current woes, informed that it pained him to see his old company, which has meant so much to Americ... Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:11:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2645-Boston-Traffic-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Chrysler--back-to-the-1980s?cid=exrss-Boston-Traffic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2645-Boston-Traffic-Examiner~y2009m5d29-GM-in-bankruptcy?cid=exrss-Boston-Traffic-Examiner Stacy Keibler shows off the Cadillac STS at GM's GM Ten event.  Photo credit: AutoblogIt’s been said that “So goes GM, so goes the world.”So if GM goes belly up, what does that mean for the rest of us? Well, for one, let’... Buying American Fri, 29 May 2009 17:57:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2645-Boston-Traffic-Examiner~y2009m5d29-GM-in-bankruptcy?cid=exrss-Boston-Traffic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2645-Boston-Traffic-Examiner~y2009m4d9-Faithbased-economics?cid=exrss-Boston-Traffic-Examiner Detroit.  Home to our most important industry -- automobiles.  Photo credit: Buzznet.comIt’s time we pulled our heads out of our collective asses. The country is in a recession. We’ve been here before. We’ve also emerged f... Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:33:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2645-Boston-Traffic-Examiner~y2009m4d9-Faithbased-economics?cid=exrss-Boston-Traffic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2645-Boston-Traffic-Examiner~y2009m2d26-Looking-into-the-Futura-an-old-coupe-captivates?cid=exrss-Boston-Traffic-Examiner Ad credit: Ford Motor Company and vintage-original-ads.Over the years, few people have accused me of having common tastes when it comes to cars. Seldom are the cars on my list the same ones that adorn the ranks of enthusiast magazines, childhood fant... Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:14:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2645-Boston-Traffic-Examiner~y2009m2d26-Looking-into-the-Futura-an-old-coupe-captivates?cid=exrss-Boston-Traffic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2645-Boston-Traffic-Examiner~y2009m2d25-The-SWAG-method-at-work-your-excise-tax?cid=exrss-Boston-Traffic-Examiner 2000 Ford Contour SVT.  Photo credit: Edmunds.com.Every year, I know it’s coming. I look forward to it with the enthusiasm usually reserved for indigestion induced by bad shrimp. My automotive excise bill. In my case, it’s plural &nd... Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:22:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2645-Boston-Traffic-Examiner~y2009m2d25-The-SWAG-method-at-work-your-excise-tax?cid=exrss-Boston-Traffic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2645-Boston-Traffic-Examiner~y2009m2d11-Will-Obamas-spendthrift-stimulus-help-you-get-to-work?cid=exrss-Boston-Traffic-Examiner Interstate 95 in downtown Miami. Looking for a bright spot amidst the fallout of the current economic “crisis,” as it’s now become known, can be a challenge even for us optimists. It certainly doesn’t seem to this wr... Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:51:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2645-Boston-Traffic-Examiner~y2009m2d11-Will-Obamas-spendthrift-stimulus-help-you-get-to-work?cid=exrss-Boston-Traffic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2645-Boston-Traffic-Examiner~y2009m2d5-A-commuters-concern-Are-hybrids-really-worth-it?cid=exrss-Boston-Traffic-Examiner    It’s a burgeoning question: In the face of high gas prices, does driving a hybrid cost more than it saves?It’s not like the price of entry is peanuts. You’ll pay considerably more for a hybrid vehicle than a compar... Thu, 05 Feb 2009 13:49:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2645-Boston-Traffic-Examiner~y2009m2d5-A-commuters-concern-Are-hybrids-really-worth-it?cid=exrss-Boston-Traffic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2645-Boston-Traffic-Examiner~y2009m2d3-Dont-be-a-Sally-The-search-for-the-Mustang-GT?cid=exrss-Boston-Traffic-Examiner Steve's noble steed is similar to the 1990 seen here.I was going to do a piece investigating the impact of MBTA ridership on traffic, but have not heard back from the MBTA with the numbers I need.Instead, let me tell you about my weekend. It has to d... Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:55:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2645-Boston-Traffic-Examiner~y2009m2d3-Dont-be-a-Sally-The-search-for-the-Mustang-GT?cid=exrss-Boston-Traffic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2645-Boston-Traffic-Examiner~y2009m1d30-Honey--Can-we-fit-a-Ford-in-the-living-room?cid=exrss-Boston-Traffic-Examiner A Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe.  This one happens to be an '83. I’m a car nut. Always have been. As a kid, you never need to worry about where to put them. The Ford Mustang, you say? Just park it over there on the table with Ferrari Testar... Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:50:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2645-Boston-Traffic-Examiner~y2009m1d30-Honey--Can-we-fit-a-Ford-in-the-living-room?cid=exrss-Boston-Traffic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2645-Boston-Traffic-Examiner~y2009m1d28-Will-the-government-take-your-car?cid=exrss-Boston-Traffic-Examiner Useful parts at an automotive recyclerThe Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association recently reported that Senator Diane Feinstein of California has presented a piece of legislation known as the Accelerated Retirement of Inefficient Vehicles Act. T... Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:30:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2645-Boston-Traffic-Examiner~y2009m1d28-Will-the-government-take-your-car?cid=exrss-Boston-Traffic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2645-Boston-Traffic-Examiner~y2009m1d27-Do-Massachusetts-drivers-really-deserve-a-bad-rap?cid=exrss-Boston-Traffic-Examiner  I’ve lived in Massachusetts for most of my life. The people here know that they have a reputation for bad driving bested only by Romans. The closer to Boston you get, the more palpable the evidence becomes. I’ve always considered my... Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:34:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2645-Boston-Traffic-Examiner~y2009m1d27-Do-Massachusetts-drivers-really-deserve-a-bad-rap?cid=exrss-Boston-Traffic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2645-Boston-Traffic-Examiner~y2009m1d23-Flickering-sunshine-and-warm-breezes-Reflections-from-summer-of-07?cid=exrss-Boston-Traffic-Examiner     In the recent past, I've been trundling about in a 1993 Town Car that I picked up from some nice older folks. It's a Florida car -- in great condition with no rust and low mileage -- I bought it with not quite 46K on the clock... Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:21:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2645-Boston-Traffic-Examiner~y2009m1d23-Flickering-sunshine-and-warm-breezes-Reflections-from-summer-of-07?cid=exrss-Boston-Traffic-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2645-Boston-Traffic-Examiner~y2009m1d22-Forget-snow--Plow-through-traffic?cid=exrss-Boston-Traffic-Examiner The Town Car sits moored, appropriately, near the ocean. When viewed from the driver’s seat, the hood of my 1988 Lincoln Town Car looks like the sun deck of the Carnival Victory. This is convenient, as most owners of Town Cars are also pl... Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:58:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2645-Boston-Traffic-Examiner~y2009m1d22-Forget-snow--Plow-through-traffic?cid=exrss-Boston-Traffic-Examiner